There is a lot of interest in buying off-plan, not least because of the incentives offered through government schemes and the longer timeframe to settlement. However, stories about the risks that come with buying sight unseen may have you feeling cautious. Let’s run through some of...
Before you retire If you're planning to retire, you need to consider: your age including if you have reached your preservation age when you can access your super how much tax you will pay on amounts you receive if good leaver conditions apply if you are part of an Employee Share...
The ranks of young Australian investors have swelled over the last two years. And many have very different investment objectives and strategies to older investors. Young Australian investors aged 18 to 24 are likely to be more risk averse than their older counterparts and least likely...
By taking the time to evaluate the terms, benefits, and coverage of your life insurance policy, you can gain valuable insights into whether adjustments are necessary to provide financial security. Retirement can be a time of transition and reassessment, and one aspect that requires careful consideration...
One in four adults are not able to set aside money to save. Australians have identified the cost of debt repayments, bills and everyday expenses as their greatest challenges to saving money. 25 per cent of the adults surveyed by NAB late last year said that these...
If you've been considering going alcohol free, we've got you covered! Alcohol and Australian culture go hand in hand. Throughout the majority of Aussie’s lives, a social gathering with friends and family often involves no shortage of drinks, and it’s not uncommon to end a hard...
It’s rare to find a household without a single doily in it, most of us have inherited these gorgeous items from our mothers or grandmothers, some of us have even made them ourselves! But, after covering every surface in your home with the delicate pieces, you...
With interest rates set to rise, experts have looked at potential impacts on property prices. Rising interest rates have historically led to weaker home values, potentially setting the stage for falling prices within the year. Analysis by CoreLogic found that interest rates and the national property values...
A growing number of Australians are downsizing their home to fund their retirement. Here's the latest data from the ATO on use of the downsizer measure. Vanguard’s recently released How Australia Retires study found that Australians with the highest confidence about their future retirement tend to take the...
ETFs have become a hugely popular investment product around the world because they are relatively low cost and highly accessible to the everyday investor. Here are some ways investors can use ETFs in their portfolios, depending on their investment goals and portfolio strategy. ETFs as a portfolio For...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.